What is eTraining & Development?

eTraining & Development gives both Windows and Macintosh users online access to training, resources, and certification at anytime and anywhere. This includes:

• Self-paced courses Instructor-assisted training Reference sources, online books, and message boards
• Brainbench.com exams specializing in certification and skills assessment

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How much does it cost?

eTraining & Development is available at no charge to University of Kentucky staff, faculty, and students.

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How do I sign up? How do I create an account?

You need your U-Connect UserID and password.

If you have not activated your U-Connect account, visit the U-Connect Web page. Click "Account Manager" to activate your account.

If you have any questions regarding your U-Connect username and password, please contact the IT Customer Service Center. You may stop by the Customer Service Center at 111 McVey Hall from 7AM to 6PM Monday through Friday, call 257-1300 or send email ( helpdesk@uky.edu).

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Do I need anything else?

Yes. You need Macromedia Shockwave plug-in, available at no charge on the Web here.

and

Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in, available at no charge on the Web here.

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What is a course catalog?

To get started you must sign up for a course library.

Click here to see all the available libraries and courses.

All of the courses available to you are divided by topic into five libraries. For example, MS Office and other business-related applications can be found in the Office Productivity library, and web design, programming, and networking courses are in the Computer Professional library, etc. You can add more than one library to your training plan. 

***Remember: You will be able to take classes in ONLY those libraries that you have requested.***

You can start using the Office Productivity or Computer Professional libraries immediately but due to the limited number of licenses available, you'll need to request access for the Project Management, Telephony, and Cisco libraries.

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